Patiala, 31 October (Sports Desk)
South Africa has etched its name in the record books by smashing 17 sixes in a single Test innings against Bangladesh. This record-breaking feat surpasses their previous best of 15 sixes achieved against the West Indies in 2010.
Key Points:
- Record-Breaking Performance: The Proteas’ 17 sixes in a single innings ranks third-highest in Test cricket history.
- Key Contributors: Tony de Zorzi, David Bedingham, Wiaan Mulder, Tristan Stubbs, and Senuran Muthusamy were the primary contributors to this record-breaking performance.
- Impact on World Test Championship: This dominant performance has significantly boosted South Africa’s chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final.
Most sixes in one innings – Men’s Tests
| TEAM | SIXES | OPPOSITION |
| New Zealand | 22 | v Pakistan (2014) |
| India | 18 | v England (2024) |
| South Africa | 17 | v Bangladesh (2024) |
| Australia | 17 | v Zimbabwe (2003) |
| Sri Lanka | 16 | v Ireland (2023) |
see this link also……INDIA WIN BY 42 RUNS AND TAKE THE SERIES 4-1
By securing a series win against Bangladesh, South Africa has moved closer to securing a top-two finish in the World Test Championship standings.
